Riff Tone

Hollow

Pantera

Guitarmetal1990s

Original Gear

GuitarDean ML (likely Dime Slime or similar, 1992 studio model)

AmpRandall RG100ES solid-state head

PickupsBill Lawrence L-500XL (bridge position, humbucker)

Amp Settings

gain7.5

bass5

mid3.5

treble7.5

reverb0

presence6.5

Effects & Signal Chain

eqMXR MXR 6 Band EQ

Notes

Studio recording, 1992. Dimebag was known to use the Dean ML with Bill Lawrence L-500XL bridge pickup and Randall RG100ES for Pantera's 'Vulgar Display of Power' and 'Far Beyond Driven' era, including 'Hollow'. No evidence of live/touring substitutions for the studio recording.

Tone Character(10)

tight and percussivescooped midsaggressive bridge pickup bitehigh-gain saturationrazor-sharp attackarticulate note separationminimal ambiencecrushing riff claritydry and focusedchunky low end

Difficulty

The riff requires advanced palm muting, fast and accurate picking, and precise rhythm synchronization, making it challenging for most players.

Sources

Dimebag Darrell guitar lesson: learn his metal riff style | Guitar World Dimebag Darrell’s guitars: the Pantera legend’s gear in depth | Guitar World

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